Start to Finish Timelapse: Building a Cozy Off Grid Cabin in the Mountains.

Have you ever dreamed of building a cozy cabin in the middle of nowhere? Stop dreaming and get building! Well, watch this first, THEN get building!

I built this beautiful off grid Spur Cabin 100% solo, over the course of 11 months. If I can do it, I'm confident you can, too. It's a 12 x 16 cabin with a loft, tucked away in the mountains near Red Moose Ranch, where we will eventually build our permanent residence.

This timelapse video boils the cabin build down to about 57 minutes. From digging the first hole for the foundation footings, to the final brush stroke of stain on the porch, you'll enjoy a minute or two of every step. I don't use any super-complicated or expensive tools, just the basics. And many materials that I use are leftover, repurposed, reclaimed, or recycled.

Is this a "How-to" video? Not from my view. I mostly want to inspire you to dream big, then do big. I won't claim that what I do or what I use is the absolute best, but what I do works great for me. Hopefully you'll agree that the result speaks for itself. Let me know!

As a bonus, this video offers the perfect amount of stunning mountain scenery and cool, relaxing music. Not only will you want to sit back and enjoy every minute, don't be surprised if you're inspired enough to start planning a project of your own.

Because this video is abbreviated and fast-paced, you may have a ton of questions. That's good! Feel free to ask, or simply keep an eye out for a deep dive build video that is in the works, where I'll add commentary as to the "hows and whys" of building the Spur Cabin.

Question: What is YOUR favorite part of this cabin build?

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Music: (In order played)

Bluerock, by Cayson Renshaw
Roanoke River, by the Ghosts of Liberty
Fragments of Sunlight, by IDOKAY
Nighttime, by Shanka
Outrun, by WEARETHEGOOD
Captivated, by Cristof Walters
Faith Farm, by Will Taylor
A Song for Morning, by Tony Petersen
Frozen Lake, by Nsee
Cora's Song, by Sean Magwire
Polaris, by Cristof Walters
Ask Your Father, by Reed Pittman
Pull, by Oak and Cherry
Open Water, by Alex Munk
Toasting All My Life, by Duce Williams
Coffee Rings, by Tony Petersen
Wait On Me, by Reed Pittman
Always Friends, by Tommy Jervidal
Bridges, by Shinto

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[LifeontheMoose]

What part of the Spur Cabin, or build process, do YOU like the best?

[CorbinMusso]

My daughter was born just before the first video I saw in this series. It was the cool floor insulation system you built. I got to watch progress every week as she grew in the NICU (born at 24 weeks gestation - 1 lb, 10.8 oz). Now she’s almost 13 months old, and healthy as can be! These videos were a welcome escape from the hospital setting for the five months we were there. I’ll never be able to truly express how thankful I am to you for that.

[wow.sailor.]

It is the greatest feeling to stand back and say you build that all alone.
Nice job, well done

[wescos]

You have my Admiration!! True one man Craftsman!!!

[erickwik]

Fantastic, a fantasy of mine.
If any younger person watches this, plz don't wait too long to get started. Time flies, then you may be too old to do it.
God bless us all.

[kylehiggins]

You are an incredible, patient, hard working, extremely gifted and talented home builder! Just a wonderful, beauteous creation!!!

[ROBERTGOSHEY]

Geezus, my muscles are aching just watching this gentleman work like this. Bravo!

[jmorourke]

You made that looks too easy! Having the proper tools is such a key component.

[Patti-vjkv]

The porch is stunning, I love the spindles. This journey has been amazing to watch! You are a master builder and such a hard worker! Love all of it!

[ShouldersMoondog]

Nice finish to this project!! I liked the humble start of the cabin and the conclusion with you sitting outside looking at it with a coffee in hand!! Watching the wildlife running around was also a blessing!! Now enjoy your cabin!!

[brucesannino]

I can't add to the many well deserved kudos already expressed in the comments. That said, I'm compelled to make this comment myself. I myself am a card carrying member of the Lone Ranger club. Before I retired I even went out to sea alone to pocket a few extra bucks doing yacht deliveries. I hope, I sincerely hope while you were doing your spectacular work there was someone standing by with a box of Bandades. I did notice towards the end of your video, you had started useing a push stick with your tablesaw.

I also noticed that at the end of the video you, (?) were sitting in a chair with a cup of coffee admiring your handy work. A well deserved cup of coffee. Thank you Sir.

[doyleholmes]

Hurray for you. It's so good to see someone on Youtube build a cabin the right way.

[keithusace]

At the age of 69 I was doing the same thing and was pushing myself the whole time. So at 71I can relate and say I envy you but I don't miss doing it anymore. Great job sir enjoy yourself now sit back and have a refreshing drink what ever it may be.
Tried to give you a thumbs up but it didn't highlight so 👍 I hope this makes it up for you

[rhonda]

Hi Pat,
Just caught your time lapse video. Wow, what can I say.
The Professional skill, precision & attention to detail is second to non.
No cutting corners here.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching you work with the linseed oil. It brings out the most beautiful grains of the wood to life.
Thank you from England.❤️

[Maxid]

I forgot about that really cool rebar bending trick you did with the tractor hitch. As a farmer in my youth I doff my very dirty straw hat to you.

[houseofancients]

Enjoyed watching you build this cabin patrick .
Didn't realize you kept me busy every Friday for 44 weeks :)
Well done job

[Gilagain]

What a breath of fresh air, to watch a cabin video of someone who knows what they are doing. I have watched so many DYI cabin videos that my face had a perminate cringe on it until today. Great little cabin and greate video.

[jarrodpwilson]

Your attention to detail; the lay of the woodgrain, the natural branch detail on the loft, the natural edge on cabinets and shelves. With all of that fresh wood, I imagine it smells amazing inside the finished cabin.

[bwcok]

Watched it all from the beginning! Twice now! Favorite part is the loft railings. Thank you for all the hard work and great jokes😂!

[Searching--Paradise]

That was the most satisfying video I have watched in a very long time.. I wish I had half your talent, and that is truly talent sir!